Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Susan Moore · Structure no. 006419
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.